What's Up

To follow up on the last post, the kids and I didn't make it to the Daniel Brantley Foundation event. One daughter wasn't feeling that great (we've all been a bit run down--just worn out, not getting enough sleep, etc., though generally, most-of-the-time healthy), and we'd received some rather disturbing news about some bad (okay, really stupid and maddening) decisions some friends had made that put us in a not-too-happy mindset. So we decided it was better to stay home and get to bed early. We heard that the Primitive Quartet was very good, but sadly, the donations didn't go far--pretty much just enough to cover the costs of the event.

This weekend we tilled up a spot for a few veggies and flowers for this family (Hope you're feeling better, TJ!), then went on our way, eventually making it to the Wests' place, where we stopped in for a short visit--that turned into about a four-hour visit and a good bit of bluegrass. Their harmonies are incredible, and yes, I'm extremely envious. (The music on their website does not do them justice, by the way; not sure if it's the CD or the computer, but the sound doesn't compare to their true abilities.)

Our seedlings are coming along, and the garden's ready for planting. I'd meant to get some peas, spinach, lettuce, etc., out already, but we've not done so. However, we'll get that done this week--maybe even today!

The lower (non-organic) garden that my parents are in charge of (but we're going to attempt to do most of the work) has cabbage, broccoli, lettuce, and onions out, now. There are a few spears of asparagus ready!! And the strawberries are looking good. Now if the weather will just cooperate--last year, we had only a few strawberries because of a heavy, late frost just when the strawberries were in full blossom.

Mary Susan